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sports2 years ago

"UFL Launches with 8 Teams in 2024, Uniting XFL and USFL Under One Banner"

The XFL and USFL have merged to form the United Football League (UFL), announced by co-owners Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia. The new league will feature eight teams, combining four from each of the former leagues, and is set to kick off its inaugural season on March 30. The UFL aims to establish a lasting presence for spring football, building on the intermittent history of spring leagues over the past 30 years. Games will be broadcast across major networks including ABC, ESPN, FOX, and FS1.

via SportsLogos.Net News|
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sports2 years ago

"UFL Launches with Eight Teams, Including St. Louis Battlehawks, for Spring Season"

The XFL and USFL have merged to create the United Football League (UFL), set to launch on March 30, 2024, with eight teams playing a 10-game season. The merger consolidates the number of teams from sixteen to eight, with five teams from the XFL and three from the USFL continuing in the new league. Notable head coaches from both leagues will lead the teams, and the UFL will be helmed by former Bills president Russ Brandon as president and CEO, with Daryl Johnston overseeing football operations. Training camps will begin in Arlington, with games broadcast across major networks like ABC, FOX, ESPN, and FS1. The merger, approved by federal regulators, aims to maintain spring football in the U.S. while addressing past financial challenges faced by similar leagues.

via profootballrumors.com|
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sports2 years ago

"United Football League Emerges from XFL-USFL Merger, Launches with Inaugural Game Excluding Seattle Sea Dragons"

The XFL and USFL have officially merged to form a new spring football league called the United Football League (UFL), announced by co-owners Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia. The UFL aims to be a springboard for players to the NFL and will begin its inaugural season on March 30, 2024, with broadcasts on Fox, ABC, ESPN, and FS1. Ross Brandon will serve as CEO, and Daryl Johnston will lead football operations. The merger combines the resources and expertise of both leagues, with support from Fox, ESPN, and RedBird Capital, to create a new platform for spring football with the potential to become a significant professional league in the U.S.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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sports2 years ago

"XFL-USFL Merger Launches United Football League for Spring Debut"

The XFL and USFL have merged to form the United Football League (UFL), set to launch with its inaugural game on March 30, 2024. The league will be led by former XFL president Russ Brandon and former USFL executive Daryl Johnston. The UFL will feature the 2023 XFL champions Arlington Renegades and USFL champions Birmingham Stallions in its first game. Partners of the league include Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Gerry Cardinale, ESPN, and FOX Sports. The merger was announced in September and received regulatory approval in November, with games to be broadcast on Fox, FS1, ABC, and ESPN.

via The Guardian|
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sports2 years ago

"XFL and USFL Merge to Launch United Football League as Spring's Premier Competition"

The XFL and USFL have announced a merger to create the United Football League (UFL), which will consist of eight teams, five from the XFL and three from the USFL. The new league will kick off on March 30 with a 10-game schedule, two semifinal playoff games, and a championship game. The UFL aims to be a league of opportunity and innovation, with former XFL president Russ Brandon leading as CEO and Daryl Johnston overseeing football operations. This merger represents the latest attempt to establish a successful spring football league, building on the legacy of previous iterations of both the XFL and USFL.

via The Washington Post|
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sports2 years ago

"XFL and USFL Merge to Launch The United Football League (UFL)"

The United Football League (UFL) has been established as a result of the merger between the XFL and USFL, with Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announcing the news on "FOX NFL Sunday." The UFL aims to be a spring league that provides opportunities for players and introduces innovations in football. Russ Brandon will serve as the President and CEO, while Daryl Johnston will lead football operations. The inaugural game is set for March 30, 2024, featuring the Arlington Renegades and Birmingham Stallions. The league is supported by FOX Sports and ESPN for its potential in storytelling, fan engagement, and innovation.

via FOX Sports|
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